Hello everyone!

It’s been an exciting week of Halloween preparations and learning this week. There are English and Maths assessments on the horizon as we come to the end of the half-term, so students have been busy preparing for these as well.

English

In English, students finished reading Animal Farm, exploring the tragic fate of Boxer, the pigs’ increasingly human behaviour, and their continued disregard for the farm’s original rules. They also considered the concept of a cyclical narrative, examining how the ending reflects the beginning of the novella and what this reveals about the nature of power and revolution.

Students have also been preparing for their upcoming assessment, which will occur on Tuesday 20th October.

The assessment will focus on the question: “How does George Orwell use the character of Napoleon to explore the theme of power and corruption in Animal Farm?” They have been developing their analytical skills, selecting relevant quotations and considering how Orwell uses Napoleon’s character to communicate his ideas about leadership and the abuse of power.

They also practiced their writing skills in our English Workshop class, putting their knowledge of rhetoric to the test to write a speech.

Maths

Year 7
Place value, ordering and rounding

Year 8
Coordinates and Graphs

Students completed:

• Aut.4.12 – Solve Problems with Coordinates and Graphs (E)
• Aut.4.13 – Quadratic Graphs (E)

Assessment A and Assessment B are completed. Students did well in their assessments. 

Multiply and Divide Fractions

We have also started a new topic and started the following:

• Aut.5.1 – Multiply a Fraction by an Integer
• Aut.5.2 – Multiply Fractions

Students have started learning how to multiply fractions. Regular practice will help them build confidence and accuracy in solving problems.

Year 9
Equations, Inequalities and Formulae

• Aut.4.2 – Solve equations and inequalities with brackets
• Aut.4.3 – Inequalities with negative numbers (E)
• Aut.4.4 – Solve equations and inequalities with unknowns on both sides
• Aut.4.5 – Solve problems with equations and inequalities
• Aut.4.6 – Substitute into formulae and equations

Assessment Reminder: Students will have a test on Equations, Inequalities and Formulae topic on Thursday at 9am – 10am.
Please encourage your child to practise daily at home and review all the topics carefully to prepare well for the assessment.

IMYC

In Science, students explored the male and female reproductive systems, developing their understanding of the different organs involved and their roles in reproduction. They also investigated fetal development, learning about the key stages of development and how a baby grows throughout pregnancy.

Students have also been busy preparing for next Friday’s Halloween event, which will form the exit point for our IMYC Celebrations unit. They have been working together to prepare activities for the younger students and are looking forward to putting their ideas into action. There is plenty of excitement as they get ready to host the event and share the results of their hard work with the wider school community!

PE

In PE, students explored table tennis, focusing on how to move together and communicate effectively while taking on the role of the referee. This encouraged them to develop their teamwork, awareness and understanding of the game beyond simply playing it.

Students also continued practising Ultimate Frisbee, taking part in both 3v3 and 6v6 games. They focused on footwork, accurate passing and working together to maintain possession, applying their skills in game situations and developing their communication and tactical awareness.

Upcoming Trip

Thank you to everyone who has confirmed their child’s attendance to the Ulsan Petroglyph Museum on Thursday 22nd October. Please make sure your child brings the following on the day:

• their UHIS school uniform (either the school polo shirt or PE top)
• a snack and packed lunch that does not need to be heated
• a water bottle
• warm clothing and layers appropriate for the weather

Hello everyone!

It’s been a short but exciting week. We visited Ulsan Grand Park on Thursday and the students had a great time making the most of the nice weather. Find pictures from this at the end!

Upcoming Trip

We are preparing for a trip to Ulsan Petroglyph Museum on Thursday 22nd October as part of our IMYC unit. This is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about UNESCO World Heritage and experience a site in their local area. This trip will form part of a larger research project for the students.

Please complete the Permission Form by Monday 19th October to confirm whether your child will be able to attend.

English

In English, students continued their study of Animal Farm, considering Pilkington and Frederick as allegories for Britain and Nazi Germany during the Second World War. After finishing Chapter 8, students began exploring how Napoleon’s leadership continues to change and become increasingly authoritarian, considering why Orwell chooses to present this development and what it reveals about power and leadership. This will form the basis for their end-of-unit assessment in week 9. They also learned how to craft a thesis statement as part of a larger introduction.

It’s also fantastic to see so many of the students getting through their independent reading books.

In their Friday English Workshop, students took a break from formal analytical writing and focused on writing for pleasure and without the pressure of assessment. Using a spooky writing prompt, they experimented with descriptive language and the five senses to create their own four-part stories, developing atmosphere and suspense through their word choices.

Maths

Year 7
Place value, ordering and rounding

Students have been learning about the following topics:

• Aut.4.3 – Compare and order integers
• Aut.4.4 – Place value for decimals
• Aut.4.5 – Decimals on a number line
• Aut.4.6 – Compare and order decimals

Year 8
Coordinates and Graphs

Students have been learning about the following topics:

• Aut.4.7 – Introduce gradient ((y=mx))
• Aut.4.8 – Lines with a negative gradient
• Aut.4.9 – Lines of the form (y=x+c)
• Aut.4.10 – Lines of the form (y=mx+c)
• Aut.4.11 – Find the midpoint of a line segment (E)

Assessment Reminder: Students will have an assessment on the  Coordinates and Graphs topic on Wednesday.
Please encourage them to revise all the lessons covered and practise the questions thoroughly.

Year 9
Area and Volume

• Aut.3.10 – Convert metric units of area and volume (E)

Students completed the Area and Volume topic.
The assessment was completed on Wednesday, and test papers have been sent home for review.
Well done to all students for their efforts!

New Topic – Equations, Inequalities and Formulae

• Aut.4.1 – Solve equations and inequalities

Students have started a new topic on Equations, Inequalities and Formulae. They will learn how to solve equations and inequalities using appropriate mathematical methods.

IMYC

In Science, students explored the process of IVF (in vitro fertilisation) and considered how it differs from natural reproduction. They investigated the different stages involved in IVF before discussing some of the moral and ethical questions surrounding the process. In particular, students considered genetic embryo screening and the implications of being able to select embryos based on particular characteristics, encouraging them to think critically about the possibilities and responsibilities that come with advances in reproductive science.

In Humanities, students brought together their learning from the past few weeks by creating a small poster about a celebration or commemoration from a country of their choice. Using the research they had gathered throughout the unit, students summarised the origins, development and significance of their chosen event. These posters will now form part of a classroom display celebrating the range of traditions and events they have explored.

PE

In PE, students continued developing their football skills, focusing on how to dribble, pass and control the ball effectively. They then put these skills into practice through small-sided games, where they had opportunities to develop their teamwork, communication and decision-making while playing.

Ulsan Grand Park

We had a great time at Ulsan Grand Park on Thursday. It was nice to have some fun outside of the school environment.

Hello everyone!

It’s been a week of knowledge recall, new concepts, and creative planning. Students have covered a lot of ground and are looking forward to the long weekend! Let’s see what they got up to!

English

In English, students continued their investigation of Animal Farm by exploring the historical context of Stalin’s purges in the USSR. They read Chapter 7 and considered how Napoleon’s increasingly violent purges on the farm reflect Stalin’s actions, as well as what this might suggest about the future of the animals. Students made predictions about what could happen next and examined quotations from Stalin, considering how they reflect the tyranny and manipulation of violent leaders both in the real world and within Orwell’s fictional society. They also completed a linking and thinking activity, taking two different concepts or characters within the novel and finding the link between them using critical thinking.

In Grammar, students focused on academic verbs and how they can strengthen analytical writing. They explored verbs used to interpret, develop, compare, and exemplify, considering how more precise academic vocabulary can help them communicate their ideas more effectively in essays. Students have been given a worksheet on these verbs to complete for homework.

Maths

Year 7
Expressions and equations and Place value, ordering and rounding

This week we finished our unit on Expressions and equations and moved on to Place value, ordering and rounding.

All students scored well on their end-of-unit assessment.

• Aut.3.6 – Solve 1-step equations (x/÷)
• Aut.3.7 – Solve 2-step equations
• Assessment
• Aut.4.1 – Write integers in numerals and words
• Aut.4.2 – Intervals on a number line

Year 8
Coordinates and Graphs

We have started a new topic on Coordinates and Graphs:

• Aut.4.1 – Coordinates in all four quadrants
• Aut.4.2 – Lines parallel to the axes
• Aut.4.3 – Tables of values
• Aut.4.4 – Recognise and use the line
• Aut.4.5 – Lines of the form
• Aut.4.6 – Link to direct proportion (E)

Students are developing their understanding of coordinates, tables of values, and straight-line graphs, and are practising how these ideas are connected.

Year 9
Area and Volume

We have continued with Area and Volume:

• Aut.3.5 – Surface area of a triangular prism (E)
• Aut.3.6 – Surface area of a cylinder (E)
• Aut.3.7 – Volume of a prism
• Aut.3.8 – Volume of a cylinder
• Aut.3.9 – Volume of cones, pyramids and spheres (E)

Assessment (test) on Wednesday – please prepare well.

I have provided a formula sheet covering the whole chapter to help students revise and prepare for the assessment. Please encourage students to review the formulas and practise applying them to different questions.

IMYC

In Science, students began their exploration of reproduction by considering the “miracle of birth”. They started by sharing what they already knew and collaboratively generated questions about what they wanted to discover. They considered inheritance and tallied characteristics within the class, creating bar charts to showcase the most common. Students then explored how sperm and egg cells are formed, the importance of each cell, and their roles in reproduction. Through research, they were able to uncover the most important functions of reproduction. They also investigated the challenging journey sperm cells undertake in order to reach an egg, developing their understanding of the processes involved in conception.

In Humanities, students explored the question: “What is left behind after a celebration?” They investigated the different types of pollution that can result from both large-scale and everyday celebrations, considering how waste and other environmental impacts can vary depending on the event. Students then categorised different objects and materials associated with celebrations according to the types of pollution they can contribute to, beginning to consider how our celebrations can have lasting effects on the environment.

PE

In PE, students worked collaboratively to develop their balance and coordination, using poles and hoops to move while keeping their equipment balanced together. This challenged students to communicate, cooperate and adjust their movements to work effectively as a team.

Students also began learning the basic rules and skills of Ultimate Frisbee. They practised throwing and catching with their teammates before putting their skills into action through small-sided 3v3 games, developing their movement, communication and teamwork along the way.

Hello everyone!

This week’s class update is short and sweet. But, we have packed a lot into just three days and students have been working incredibly hard.

The class is in need of a long weekend break for Chuseok and I wish you all a lovely, restful holiday time.

English

In English, students continued their study of Animal Farm by analysing Napoleon’s speech following the destruction of the windmill in Chapter 6. Students learned the meaning of the term “scapegoat” and applied this new vocabulary accurately when discussing how Napoleon shifts blame and manipulates the other animals.

Students also developed their independent analytical skills, closely examining a quotation and “zooming in” on individual words to identify their connotations and consider why Orwell may have chosen them. They then put these skills into practice by writing extended analytical paragraphs on a quotation of their choice, using detailed textual evidence to explain the writer’s choices and their effects.

Maths

Year 7
Expressions and equations

• Aut.3.3 – Like and unlike terms
• Aut.3.4 – Collect like terms
• Aut.3.5 – Solve 1-step equations

Year 8
Algebraic Manipulation

• Aut.3.9 – Expand double brackets (E)
• Aut.3.10 – Factorise quadratic expressions (E)

Assessment
The assessment has been completed, and students achieved great marks. Test papers have been sent home for review.

Year 9
Area and Volume

We have started a new topic on Area and Volume:

• Aut.3.2 – Area of a 2-D shape
• Aut.3.3 – Area and circumference of a circle
• Aut.3.4 – Surface area of cubes and cuboids

Percentages test papers have been sent home for review.

IMYC

In Humanities, students continued their exploration of the Cold War by investigating why the Berlin Wall was built. They explored the division of Germany following the Second World War and considered why the East German government became increasingly concerned about the open border and the number of people leaving East Germany.

Students then investigated how and why the Berlin Wall eventually fell, creating a timeline of events, and considering the cause-and-effect relationships that led to its collapse and the fall becoming a point of global celebration. Building on their previous learning about Cold War propaganda, students also put themselves in the role of communist propagandists, designing their own propaganda posters to communicate the ideas and messages they’d identified in previous propaganda posters.

PE

In PE, students refined their field hockey skills, learning how to run with the stick and the ball, as well as playing two 5-a-side matches.

Hello everyone!

It’s been a fun and exciting week four! We have had a lovely week celebrating an early Chuseok at UHIS. You can find photos from the day at the end!

English

In English, students completed Chapter 5 and 6 of Animal Farm. Within these chapters, students investigated the allegorical connections between real-life figures and the characters within the book. By researching the historical context attached to Animal Farm and applying this information on the Russian Revolution and Stalinism to their analysis of the novel, students are thinking more deeply and analytically about the themes of totalitarianism, inequality, and oppression. Students have also furthered their understanding of propaganda and considered how the art of rhetoric can be a powerful tool when wielded by powerful people.

In their Friday workshop, students implemented the classic five-step story arc and created their own short story through the medium of a comic.

Maths

Year 7

This week we finished our unit on Algebraic notation and substitution, had an end-of-unit assessment and began our new unit on Expressions and equations. All students scored well on the end-of-unit assessment.

• Aut.2.7 – Find a function (two step)
• Aut.2.8 – Substitution (two step
• Aut.3.1 – Equality and equivalence
• Aut.3.2 – Related facts

Year 8

This week, year 8 continued throughout the algebraic manipulation unit.

Homework worksheets were given on Friday to complete. Students will have a test on the topic Algebraic Manipulation on Wednesday.

Year 9
Percentages

Students completed their percentages unit this week, finishing the following lessons:

They also completed their end-of-unit assessment. I will give the test papers back on Tuesday for review and feedback.

IMYC

In Humanities, students explored how the meaning of celebrations can differ between people and societies, and how governments can use celebrations and commemorations as a form of propaganda. Building on their learning from Animal Farm, students examined posters from the USSR, considering what events, people and ideas were chosen to be celebrated, and why. They also began exploring the Berlin Wall through roleplay, where we divided the class into East and West, and provided different rules to each side. This has laid the foundations for next week’s investigation into its fall and why its collapse was so widely celebrated.

PE

In PE, students participated in a full game of kickball and challenged themselves to remember the rules from last week. We also introduced them to netball, where they learned how to chest pass, and catch balls while in motion, without moving with them. Next week, we will work on footwork and positions.

Chuseok Celebrations

Students have been practicing their dancing for weeks in music in the lead up for Chuseok, and finally they got to show friends and family! They also got to try a range of traditional Korean games, and ate some delicious treats!

Hello everyone!

We’re already onto our third week and it’s been a busy week of MAPS testing. Students completed two assessments: English & Maths. The purpose of these tests is to track students’ progress throughout the year and we’ll be using the data to identify areas of focus for each student.

There’s also been a lot of preparation for Chuseok, which we’re excited to celebrate here at UHIS next Wednesday.

English

In English, students continued their study of Animal Farm, exploring the Seven Commandments and their links to the Christian Ten Commandments, as well as considering how the pigs gradually use and abuse their power to gain greater control over the other animals. Students also examined how the neighbouring farms react to the animals’ uprising and what this reveals about the wider political situation in the novel. Alongside their analysis, students have begun considering the essay question: ‘The animals are right to defend the farm by whatever means necessary.’ To what extent do you agree?, using evidence from the text to develop and support their own arguments. They will be attempting an independent response to this question as homework.

In their Friday workshop, students recalled the classic five-step story arc: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. And planned their own comic encapsulating these five steps.

Maths

Year 7

Lessons covered this week:

• Aut.2.2 – 1-step function machines (algebra)
• Aut.2.3 – Find a function (one step)
• Aut.2.4 – Substitution (one step)
• Aut.2.5 – 2-step function machines (number)
• Aut.2.6 – 2-step function machines (algebra)

The end-of unit assessment for Algebraic notation and substitution will be on Wednesday.

Year 8

Proportion & Scale

• Aut.2.7 – Scale diagrams
• Aut.2.8 – Interpret maps using scale and ratios
• Assessment has been completed.
  Students did well, and the papers have been sent home for review.

Algebraic Manipulation

• Aut.3.1 – Form algebraic expressions
• Aut.3.2 – Identify and use formulae, expressions, identities and equations
• Aut.3.3 – Simplify expressions

Students are now developing their understanding of algebraic expressions and learning how to form and simplify expressions.

Year 9

Properties of Numbers

The assessment has been completed, and test papers have been sent home for review.

Percentages

We have now started a new topic on Percentages:

• Aut.2.1 – Percentage increase and decrease
• Aut.2.2 – Express a change as a percentage
• Aut.2.3 – Find the original value after a percentage change
• Aut.2.4 – Solve problems with percentages (non-calculator)
• Aut.2.5 – Solve problems with percentages (calculator)

As this is a new topic, students will benefit from regular practice at home. It is also important that they read and understand each question carefully before starting the calculation, as this will help them choose the correct method and avoid mistakes.

📌 Reminder: Students will have a Percentages test next Friday 18th September.

IMYC

In History, students worked in groups to investigate the origins and development of four important days of celebration and commemoration: Indian Independence Day, Juneteenth, Remembrance Day, and Bastille Day. Using both primary and secondary sources, they explored how these days originated, how they have changed over time, and what they look like today. Students then presented their findings through posters, before making their own judgements about why these celebrations and commemorations should continue to be recognised.

PE

This week, students got to test out their skills in table tennis. They got into pairs and challenged other pairs to a game, and then were involved in a singles competition within their larger group. They also learned the rules to kickball, and how we can work together in full game settings.

Hello everyone! It’s been a great week of settling into routines, welcoming more new students, and our class are really giving it their all!

Next week, after school activities are beginning. We’re excited for our students to gain skills beyond the classroom!

English

In English, students have been introduced to Aristotle’s Art of Rhetoric and considered how Orwell used its teachings of Logos, Pathos, and Ethos in Old Major’s speech. They also considered the use of persuasive language methods and how these impact the reader and audience.

Diving further into the speech, students investigated key quotations from Old Major and zoomed in on the word and language choices, considering the connotations surrounding their usage and how these impact the reading of the novel. Students also explored the essay question: How does Old Major use rhetoric to turn the animals of Manor Farm against man? They produced an analytical paragraph in response.

For their Friday English Workshop, students discussed the books they have been reading over the last two weeks. They also looked into the differences between a novel and a graphic novel, investigating how images are used to tell stories.

Maths

Year 7

This week we finished our unit on sequences and had our first end-of-unit assessment. All students scored well. We have now started a new unit on algebraic notation and substitution. The next end-of-unit assessment is scheduled for Wednesday 16 September.

Year 8
Ratio

We completed Aut.1.8 – Solve problems with ratio.
Students did a great job in the assessment—well done! Keep up the good work!

Proportion & Scale

We covered:

• Aut.2.1 – Direct proportion
• Aut.2.2 – Conversion graphs
• Aut.2.4 – Direct proportion graphs
• Aut.2.5 – Similar shapes
• Aut.2.3 – Converting between currencies
• Aut.2.6 – Converting metric units

Assessment: Students will have an assessment on Wednesday 9th September. Please encourage them to revise proportion and scale.

Year 9
Properties of Numbers

We continued exploring Properties of Numbers, including:

• Venn diagrams
• Using Venn diagrams to find HCF and LCM
• Integers, real numbers and rational numbers
• Introduction to surds (E)

Assessment: The assessment was completed on Friday.

Assessment papers have been sent home for students to review their work and reflect on their learning.

Well done to everyone for their hard work this week!

IMYC

This week, students continued exploring our IMYC unit through the science of light. They investigated how light behaves, including how prisms can change the path of light, and explored the key concepts of reflection, refraction, and light waves. Through practical activities, students were able to see these ideas in action and develop a deeper understanding of how we experience and interact with light.

Students also put their baking skills to the test once again! Following their vote on the best recipe from our previous experiment, they repeated the challenge alongside Mr Browning’s class, this time using their baking to teach the five senses to the younger students. Students considered how sight, smell, taste, touch, and even sound can influence our experience of food, while developing their practical skills and working collaboratively with another class.

In Humanities, students explored why certain moments in history become important enough for societies to remember and celebrate. They considered a range of key historical events, including wars ending, countries gaining independence, revolutions, scientific discoveries and changes to laws, and discussed what makes an event historically significant. Students examined significance through impact, change, memory, relevance and duration, considering not only what happened at the time but also why an event may continue to matter many years later. They also worked with primary sources and contemporary accounts to investigate how an event was understood by people at the time, before considering how its significance and the way it is remembered may have changed over time.

PE

In PE, students were introduced to the concept of dance as a collaborative skill. After a warm-up dancing to songs students were already familiar with, they ventured into the world of American line dancing.

Welcome to the first newsletter of the new term!

It has been a really positive start, and I am incredibly pleased with how well the students have approached the new school year. They have been working hard, showing a great attitude towards their learning, and demonstrating a willingness to get stuck into the routines and expectations of the class.

Overall, it has been a very encouraging start to the term. I am really happy with the progress we have made already and, most importantly, with the positive atmosphere the students are creating together. I am looking forward to seeing this continue as the term progresses!

Class Information Meeting

I would like to remind everyone that we have a Class Information Meeting coming up next week, on Thursday 3rd September at 11:30am. This is an opportunity to understand what your children are learning throughout the next term, what the curriculum looks like, and for me to introduce myself and answer any questions you have. I look forward to officially meeting everyone then.

English

In English, students were introduced to the term “allegory” and were challenged to find allegories in popular media.

They also began their new novel Animal Farm, predicting what the novel may be about from investigating the covers and, finally, starting chapter one. In doing so, they considered who Old Major was and why he is an important figure at the beginning of the novel and how he might become inspirational to the other animals on the farm.

Maths

Year 7
Sequences

This week we started out first unit on sequences.

We studied:

• Aut.1.1 – Describe and continue sequences
• Aut.1.2 – Find the next term(s)
• Aut.1.3 – Linear and non-linear sequences
• Aut.1.4 – Continue linear sequences

Here are some things to know about maths in Year 7:

• Year 7 maths is taught by Mr Green
• Homework is set on a Friday and due the following Friday
• All students should be able to access the entire curriculum for the year using their school account
• Each unit will be followed by an end-of-unit assessment which will be sent home along with the completed workbook

Year 8
Ratio

This week, students have been developing their understanding of ratio. We covered:

• Understanding and using ratios
• Solving ratio problems when the whole, part, or difference is given
• Simplifying ratios
• Expressing ratios in the forms 1 and n:1
• Comparing ratios and fractions

Students have been working hard and developing their confidence in solving a range of ratio problems.

Assessment Reminder:

Our Ratio Assessment will take place on Tuesday. Please encourage students to review their classwork and practise ratio problems at home.

Year 9
Properties of Number

• This week, students explored factors, multiples, and prime numbers.
• They practised writing numbers as a product of prime factors and using prime factors to solve problems.
• We also learned how to find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).
• Students worked through a range of problems to strengthen their understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Please encourage students to review their classwork and practise these skills at home

IMYC

This week, students were introduced to their new unit: Celebration. For their Entry Point, they were tasked with researching how different cultures marked various concepts (Love, Birth, Death, Coming of Age, Achievement) with particular celebrations. They then compared this with other celebrations throughout the world and across continents, focused on the same concept. Students worked in pairs to collect information, research the celebrations, and present their findings to the class.

In Humanities, students took this research further by investigating the reason behind specific historical events, considering why some history is still celebrated with important days today (e.g. Independence Day, Liberation Day, Remembrance Day). This helped students gain a broad understanding of historical events celebrated worldwide.

In Science, students considered the atomic and chemical make-up of a cake. Utilising their prior knowledge of atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, students were able to investigate answer the question: What changes when we bake? This helped them consider which changes that occur during the baking process are physical and which are chemical.

We also began our cake baking experiment by looking at recipes with different ratios of ingredients. Students baked cakes while changing the amount of baking powder, eggs, and flour within a recipe to find out how this would alter the mixture. While waiting for the cakes to bake, they also initiated a side-quest to discover how to make buttercream and learned that a little food colouring can go a long way.

Next week, we will figure out what varied ingredients can do to the taste, texture, and colour of baked goods. And they’ll consume their creations!

PE

In PE, students started the week with circuits to practice a variety of skills, including volleyball, hockey, and juggling. They then moved onto the concept of moving together and coordination with others. Through traditional games, students have been developing their ability to move confidently, quickly and safely with others. A difficult skill to master!

Other Notes

The Termly Curriculum Plan for term one is now available. You can find information about what students will be doing in every subject, and what modules they will be covering throughout the term. This will be accessible from the website for the duration of the term.

Clubs will be starting in week three. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday 2nd September.

About Me

Hello! I’m Ms. Murray. I’m really excited to be joining UHIS and getting to know the students, staff and wider school community in Years 7–9. I have experience teaching middle school and secondary students in both the UK and internationally, most recently teaching middle school at an international school in Poland. I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English Literature from Swansea University, as well as a PGCE in Secondary English from University of Manchester.

Prior to teaching, I worked in Marketing at Sony, as well as with smaller businesses within the education sector. This has given me a broad range of experience that I enjoy bringing into the classroom.

I have also previously lived in South Korea for two years, working in Jeonju, so I’m excited to be returning and experiencing a different part of the country! I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone and to an exciting year ahead!